Colona School District 190 Board met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:29 p.m.
Present: Julie Wittenauer, Dennis Teichman, Lindsey Trickey, Ray Kutzman, Ricky McClintock and Julie Woods, Bill Rossow
Also Present: Carl Johnson, Mike Carlson, Chrissy Winters, Rita Davis, Ami Murray and Jodi Verbeck
Rita Davis asked to speak about her contract up for bid. She explained that she has been at Colona School Dist 190 for 14 years and feels like her company does a good job and she loves working here.
Mr. Johnson reported that the United Education Foundation is currently doing a pledge drive. Each staff member was given a pledge form for donations. The UEF uses the donations for the scholarships that are awared to United Township Seniors. Mr. Johnson will reach out to the Partner School Goals team to offer to host meetings here at Colona School.
PTA did not submit a report for April. Julie Wittenauer spoke on behalf of PTA. She stated that there were additional people who came to the meeting at Grease Monkey’s. Muffins with Moms will be April 20th along with the kick off for the bookfair that morning. They are working on the Henepin Hustle and still need volunteers. Packet pickup will be held at the school on June 22nd and June 23rd. The run is scheduled for June 24th.
The Principal report noted Jeffrey Davis and Alix Binder will be attending the IPA Student Leadership Award Breakfast in May. Kindergarten Round up was on April 10th and there were 6 new students who registered. The Pre-K open house is on April 24th. PARCC testing is finished for Junior High. 3rd – 5th grade will finish up next week. We plan to complete the returning student registration sometime in May. We wil also hold new student registration in June and July. For Professional Development, we wrapped up trauma and will begin the student engagement topics. Discipline: 1 ISS incidents with 1.5 days ISS and 1 OSS incidents with.5 day OSS.
The Athletic Director noted track is underway and the condition of the track is not good. To date we have not been able to host meets. We have partnered with Northeast to use their track. Scholastic Bowl is underway and we will be hosting the Scholastic Bowl regional tournament this year on April 25, 2018 and sectionals on April 30, 2018.
No technology report was submitted. Mr. Johnson will get updated costs for ugrading teacher workstations.
The maintenance report noted general maintenance was performed. We will be getting a summer maintenance list together in the coming weeks and get summer workers lined up. The freezer and refridgerator alarm were quoted from Tyco. The price for installation was about $600 each. At this time Mr. Johnson recommends that we just do the original freezer alarm only because of the cost.
Informational Items:
1. IRTA FOIA Request for all retiring teachers and administrators names, and email addresses. Mr. Johnson responded with no names.
2. Shriver Center FOIA request – Asking if Colona School Dist 190 employed a School Resource Officer. Mr. Johnson replied that Colona School Dist 190 does not employ a SRO.
3. Mid American Energy rebate arrived for the LED lighting project. $9985.00
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman, seconded, by Ricky McClintock to approve Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
5a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2018
5b. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2018
5c. Approve of Resignation of Staff: None
5d. Approval of Employment of Staff: None
5e. Approval of March 2018 Bills and Estimated Payments to be made prior to April 30th , District Treasurer’s Report and approval of the March Activity Fund
5f. Approval of Maternity Leave – Jeanette Wallace
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
Mr. Johnson gave a presentation on the tentative Fiscal Year 2018 Amended Budget
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman, seconded by Ricky McClintock to approve the tentative Fiscal Year 2018 Amended Budget
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
Mr. Johnson gave an update on the Custodial Bids. There were 5 companies who reqested bid packets. The Manditory Walk Through will be April 16, 2018 and the bid opening is April 30, 2018.
Mr. Johnson spoke to the Board about renewing the contract for Project Now. He recommends we keep the contract the same and renew for another year.
A Motion was made by Lindsey Trickey, seconded by Julie Woods to approve the 2018-2019 Facility Use Agreement with Project Now Headstart.
Dennis Teichman left the meeting at 7:01p.m. and returned at 7:03p.m. Mr. Teichman was absent for the Project Now vote.
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 6 ayes; no nays, 1 Absent
Mr. Johnson shared that the LED lighting project and emergency furnace repair work is complete and needs to be certified. Mr. Johnson will move forward on replacing 5 furnace units next year using Health Life Safety Amendments. It will be under $50,000 to replace all units. Mr. Teichman asked that we have the foyer wall units repaired. There is no theromostat. We will ask Bornhoeft to come and take a look at them.
A Motion was made by Lindsey Trickey, seconded by Dennis Teichman to approve the certification of completed Health Life Safety amendments and to pursue additional amendment.
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
Mr. Johnson discussed the renewal of the Professional Development Cooperative with the Bureau-Henry- Stark ROE. They provide an excellent assortment of professional development to our staff for $2500.
A Motion was made by Ricky McClintock, seconded by Julie Woods to approve the Membership in the BHS ROE Professional Development Cooperative for Fiscal Year 2019
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman, seconded, by Ricky McClintock to enter in closed session Discussion of Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
The Board entered closed session at 7:12 p.m.
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman, seconded by Bill Rossow to return to open session at 7:44 p.m.
Present: Julie Wittenauer, Dennis Teichman, Lindsey Trickey, Ray Kutzman, Ricky McClintock and Julie Woods, Bill Rossow
Also Present: Carl Johnson, Mike Carlson, Chrissy Winters, Ami Murray and Jodi Verbeck
New Business or any Other Appropriate Business:
A. Presentation of 2018-19 Student Handbook – Minor changes made
B. Presentation of 2018-19 Teacher Handbook – Minor changes made
C. Presentation and Discussion of Proposed 2018-19 Football Cooperative
A Motion was made by Bill Rossow, seconded by Lindsey Trickey to approve the proposed 2018-19 football cooperative as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
D. Legislative updates – Evidence Based Formula money. Colona will get an extra $76,000 and may use the money for technology upgrades.
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman , seconded by Ricky McClintock to approve Chrissy Winters as the District Treasurer and Board Recording Secretary.
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
Mr. Johnson has met with both Midwest Sluggers and Twin Rivers Little League regarding diamond use at Gailliart’s Park. Twin Rivers will utilize Gailliart’s Park on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Midwest Sluggers will use the field on Tuesday and Thursday. Mr. Johnson has communicated in writing what is expected of each group.
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman , seconded by Lindsey Trickey to approve the 2018-2019 Facility Use Agreement with Twin Rivers Little League and Midwest Sluggers at Gailliart’s Park.
Roll Call Vote: Trickey – aye; Teichman –aye; Wittenauer – aye; McClintock – aye; Kutzman – aye; Rossow – aye; Woods – aye; Motion carried, 7 ayes; no nays
A Motion was made by Dennis Teichman, seconded by Ricky McClintock to adjourn meeting.
Voice Vote: 7 ayes; no nays, Motion Carried
Having noted that all agenda items had been discussed, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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